**What does this law say?** Section 1 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is about the law's name, when it starts, and where it applies. It's like the introduction to the whole law book. This section replaces the old Section 1 of IPC. **Why does this law exist?** It sets the rules for the new law. It tells you that if you break a rule in India, you'll be punished under this law. It also covers crimes committed by Indians abroad. **Real-life impact** This means if you commit a crime in India, or even on an Indian ship anywhere, this law applies to you. It also applies to crimes targeting Indian computer resources from outside India. **What happens if you break this law?** This section itself doesn't have punishments. It just explains the law's scope. The punishments are in other sections.

Rahul, an Indian citizen, commits a crime in the USA. According to this section, he can be tried in India under the BNS. Priya is on an Indian registered airplane and commits an offense mid-air. The BNS applies to her actions. Amit hacks into an Indian bank's server from Canada. He can be prosecuted in India.